Celsius has more caffeine than Cherry Coke: 200mg vs 34mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 166mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Celsius vs Cherry Coke: the numbers
| Celsius | Cherry Coke | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 200mg per 12 oz can | 34mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.7mg | 2.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.0 | 11.8 |
Sources: Celsius's figure is verified in our Celsius caffeine guide against Celsius essential facts (source); Cherry Coke's figure is verified in our Cherry Coke guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
The concentration gap is the striking part: Celsius packs roughly 6 times the caffeine per ounce. Sipping speed matters at that density; a 12 oz can finished in minutes hits differently than the same milligrams spread over a slow cup.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Cherry Coke when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Celsius when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Celsius: the full caffeine guide
- Cherry Coke: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Celsius or Cherry Coke have more caffeine? Celsius: 200mg per 12 oz can versus 34mg per 12 oz can for Cherry Coke.
Which is stronger per ounce? Celsius, at about 16.7mg per fluid ounce versus 2.8mg for Cherry Coke.
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